Angkor's Big Three Temples: Day Two of Pondering Rubble and Beauty


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December 30th 2012
Published: February 1st 2013
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30 Dec: Touring Angkor, Day Two (note: There are a number of photos (84) associated with this entry. Believe me when I say this is just a fraction of the photos taken that day – e.g. you’re getting off easy, and getting only the highlights. Some have commentary immediately below the image, which will give a bit of an explanation of what you are looking at). In an attempt to avoid the crush of... Read Full Entry



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Bayon: more face towers.Bayon: more face towers.
Bayon: more face towers.

Each face had its own character and personality.
Bapuon: Temple closeupBapuon: Temple closeup
Bapuon: Temple closeup

It took 15 years to restore a significant portion of the complex as most of it had collapsed over time and all that was left was the sand filled mountain and rubble piles around the perimeter.



2nd February 2013

Reminds me of our honeymoon
Hi Donavin, Glad you are enjoying your trip! Your photos remind me of our honeymoon, although it looks much busier there now....not sure if it was the time of year that we went (November) or if the word has gotten out and more travelers have been visiting there since 2008? I was surprised to read that you found a spicy Cambodian dish, as they tend not to go spicy, and if asked will comment on their crazy Thai neighbors for liking spicy food. :) And what I wouldn\'t give for a good local massage right now...or 5 of them in a row! It is fun to know that we have shared the amazing experience of traveling SE Asia - it is a special place!

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